Definition of Chimney

1. Noun. A vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building.

Terms within: Chimneystack, Damper, Fireplace, Hearth, Open Fireplace
Generic synonyms: Flue
Specialized synonyms: Smokestack, Stack, Stovepipe

2. Noun. A glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp.
Exact synonyms: Lamp Chimney
Generic synonyms: Flue
Group relationships: Kerosene Lamp, Kerosine Lamp, Oil Lamp

Definition of Chimney

1. n. A fireplace or hearth.

Definition of Chimney

1. a flue [n -NEYS] - See also: flue

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chimney

chimerid
chimerids
chimerism
chimerism
chimerisms
chimers
chimes
chime in
chimichanga
chimichangas
chiming
chimla
chimlas
chimley
chimleys
chimney (current term)
chimneylike
chimneypiece
chimneypieces
chimneypot
chimneys
chimneystack
chimneysweep
chimneysweeper
chimney bellflower
chimney breast
chimney corner
chimney plant
chimney swallow
chimney sweep's cancer

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